You know what's going to happen.

Coyotes move to Salt Lake City

Expansion teams in Houston, Atlanta
- BINGO!

I keep seeing that poop being hinted at too. Why? It's failed twice their. Enough. Georgia doesn't care about hockey.

And Atlanta relocates to Quebec after 8 seasons.
- Feds91Stammer

Depends on ownership this time around but yeah maybe.

I keep seeing that poop being hinted at too. Why? It's failed twice their. Enough. Georgia doesn't care about hockey.
- tomburton99

Attendance wasn't great in Atlanta but they averaged just shy of15K per game for their lifespan.

Biggest issue was an 8-headed ownership group that was so busy suing itself Don Waddell didn't even get a budget some years. They did a ton of video scouting because there were years where he had no budget to send scouts to games.

Attempts to make player moves were sometimes approved by one owner and vetoed by others. It was a mess. There was zero marketing budget by the end.

The league more or less forced the sale to go through just to keep the team from folding entirely under the weight of endless lawsuits.

And Atlanta relocates to Quebec after 8 seasons.
- Feds91Stammer

I agree Atlanta probably shouldn’t have a team but I heard they said the arena back then sucked so that’s why they moved to the Peg. So maybe they’ll have a better arena now, I’m not sure if the Hawks have a new one 🤔

Quebec I remember always sucked and once they were good (Sakic days) they moved I went to the playoffs at MSG vs the Nords, I think ‘95, and was this close to catching a puck. Damn thing tipped my finger

You know what's going to happen.

Coyotes move to Salt Lake City

Expansion teams in Houston, Atlanta
- BINGO!

Yes please

Idc if it takes 3 years to get him over here. if michkov falls out of the top 4-5 drury should absolutely try to get him. Random thought

Fantilli Lace … the Jr Getz ….

Fantilli Lace … the Jr Getz ….
- dozerD10

What

How bad is that darnell nurse contract looking right about now. Full nmc and what 7 years at 9.25mill a year. Seems like half the team is locked up long term but mcdavid and Draisaitl
- bonzo11

how does this guy get this contract! Way too much if you want to build a stanley cup team

Wyatt Johnson is a pick we should’ve made lol

Wyatt Johnson is a pick we should’ve made lol
- Slimtj100

Shoulda Coulda Woulda.
Othmann looks like he will be a stud, not upset about that pick...yet.
We could have drafted Roope Hintz over Ryan Gropp.

Shoulda Coulda Woulda.
Othmann looks like he will be a stud, not upset about that pick...yet.
We could have drafted Roope Hintz over Ryan Gropp.
- Fenrir

The Rangers have done an absolutely ATROCIOUS job drafting in the 2nd round.

Halverson - Goalie, terrible (not many good picks after him, Foegele Sorokin within 20 picks)

Gropp- F, terrible (immediate picks after him Blackwood Cernak and Hintz Greenway Lauzon R. Andersson Trenin Dunne Seigenthaler all taken in the 2nd after Gropp)

Oolaf - Goalie, terrible (McLeod Wilde Drury Marchenko Bahl all taken shortly after)

Robertson - Dman, still hope
Henrikkson - F, terrible
Cuylle - F, best 2nd round pick so far

I’ll grab a leftover team. I usually take Edm but they’re without a first.

Speaking of Edmonton, Draisitl has to be on the table to be moved. What would it take to get? I think it starts with Miller and Laf, should we go there? I think he’s capable of great things with Panarin. Goodrow would also have to be involved for the money to even out some. If we can’t trade Panarin we need at least get the best out of him, so maybe it’s Leon

But something like

Laf
Miller
Goodrow
First rd pick(s)

Goodrow could be a good addition for them as muck and grinder player. I doubt he’d refuse a trade there since they are close.

Just another cockamamie idea I have!
- Slimtj100

Does this seem like a realistic trade for one of the best players in the world?

Does this seem like a realistic trade for one of the best players in the world?
- Cptmjl

It would take

2023 1st
2024 1st
Othmann
Laf
Miller
Chytil

It would take

2023 1st
2024 1st
Othmann
Laf
Miller
Chytil
- nyrangers9479

They still don't do it.

They still don't do it.
- JRR1285

I think you’re right, but I think EDM needs to seriously consider it with someone. They need to balance out that lineup and Nurse isn’t going anywhere. Maybe a team like NJ could swing it, Mercer Nemec Bahl multiple 1sts+.

I think you’re right, but I think EDM needs to seriously consider it with someone. They need to balance out that lineup and Nurse isn’t going anywhere. Maybe a team like NJ could swing it, Mercer Nemec Bahl multiple 1sts+.
- nyrangers9479

But does it even come close to making Edmonton better?

But does it even come close to making Edmonton better?
- Feds91Stammer

Short answer probably not. There’s zero chance they replace his production. With that said they need to add some depth through their lineup on the back end and bottom 6. They are going too have a real tough time doing that with whatever they wind up paying him. That’s even if he wants too stay to begin with.

Short answer probably not. There’s zero chance they replace his production. With that said they need to add some depth through their lineup on the back end and bottom 6. They are going too have a real tough time doing that with whatever they wind up paying him. That’s even if he wants too stay to begin with.
- Cptmjl

They desperately need prospects to pan out and yeah trading away arguable the best value non ELC isn’t going to fox anything for them.

They desperately need prospects to pan out and yeah trading away arguable the best value non ELC isn’t going to fox anything for them.
- Feds91Stammer

Yep and now they are in the position where prospects actually panning out for them becomes more of a crap shoot then anything due to where they are in the standings. That’s without even factoring in trading away picks at the deadline. They would need two blue chip prospects, some first rd picks, and a legit first line roster player in return. Not sure if there’s a team that would come close to that kind of return. The Devils like the other poster mentioned probably could come close but would it make sense for them?

I think you’re right, but I think EDM needs to seriously consider it with someone. They need to balance out that lineup and Nurse isn’t going anywhere. Maybe a team like NJ could swing it, Mercer Nemec Bahl multiple 1sts+.
- nyrangers9479

You don't get out of cap hell by trading the best value contract in the league. They're in a tough spot no doubt but Leon making $8.5 is very far from the issue

Shoulda Coulda Woulda.
Othmann looks like he will be a stud, not upset about that pick...yet.
We could have drafted Roope Hintz over Ryan Gropp.
- Fenrir

The Rangers have done an absolutely ATROCIOUS job drafting in the 2nd round.

Halverson - Goalie, terrible (not many good picks after him, Foegele Sorokin within 20 picks)

Gropp- F, terrible (immediate picks after him Blackwood Cernak and Hintz Greenway Lauzon R. Andersson Trenin Dunne Seigenthaler all taken in the 2nd after Gropp)

Oolaf - Goalie, terrible (McLeod Wilde Drury Marchenko Bahl all taken shortly after)

Robertson - Dman, still hope
Henrikkson - F, terrible
Cuylle - F, best 2nd round pick so far
- nyrangers9479

Bode Wilde is in the same boat as Lindbolm right now.

They still don't do it.
- JRR1285

Maybe. They did hire Peter Chiarelli once.

You don't get out of cap hell by trading the best value contract in the league. They're in a tough spot no doubt but Leon making $8.5 is very far from the issue
- SkjeiStadium

Exactly, the arent trading the 2nd best player in the world with the best valued contract ever. Its that simple.

They will continue to plug and play as they go along.